Saturday Academies (Science, Music, Folklorico, Attendance Recovery)
NASA
The district began a partnership with the Hartnell College Foundation in July 2014 to provide a Saturday STEM Academies that engage and encourage students to follow a career in science, technology, engineering and math. This partnership is made possible by the NASA Minority University Research and Education Project Aerospace Academy. Students are invited to attend and eight week academy on Saturdays. This academy is offered once a year at each of our school sites. Each academy concludes with a Family Resource Day where families are invited to attend a community resource fair hosted by a variety community agencies, and parents attend their child's last class where they switch roles with their children and become the students while their children become the teachers. Students select a mission from their NASA curriculum and engage their families in a hands-on experience to complete the mission. This program serves over 1,200 students in East Salinas each school year in kindergarten through sixth grade. Learn more about our programs at https://www.hartnell.edu/AUSD
STEAM
The K-12 STEAM Program is dedicated to uplifting all communities in the Salinas Valley by bringing innovative STEAM activities to the classroom. We aim to cultivate love for learning in all age groups by delivering high quality educational experiences. Our continued partnership with NASA, multiple STEAM-centered organizations, and dedicated funders allows us to establish a pathway for early access to STEAM education at Hartnell College and beyond.
Some of our current programs include the NASA MUREP Aerospace Academy program for high school students, NASA Saturday academies for K-6, and Intro Code and Robotics Saturday programs. Our approach incorporates social-emotional development into our curriculum, all while keeping the needs of our community in mind. We believe that together, we can champion students to success.
Our Partners
